Mensik plays at TE and RT: Oklahoma's Eric Mensik started the game against Texas A&M at tight end, but in the 3rd quarter moved to right tackle in replace of Cory Brandon. "We don't like to (play Eric at both positions), but we're in that situation," said Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops.

Jones Career High: Landry Jones' 392 passing yards is a career best and the seventh most in school history. Jones also tossed for 336 vs. Tulsa earlier this season.

Murray reception: DeMarco Murray recorded a career-long 67-yard reception for a touchdown in the third quarter.

Sooners and their odds look better after rout of A&M: The Oklahoman

DeMarco Murray, offense get back on track as OU routs Texas A&M 65-10: The Oklahoman

Texas A&M return game gaffes gave OU momentum: The Oklahoman

OU coach Bob Stoops uses three kickers, settles on Patrick O'Hara: The Oklahoman

Notebook: Texas A&M sack master Von Miller shut down by Sooners: The Oklahoman

OU 65, Texas A&M 10: Thoughts and observations: The Oklahoman

This time, OU's Brian Jackson able to outrun QB and score on fumble return: The Oklahoman

Recap: Oklahoma vs. Texas A&M: The News Tribune

OU Notebook: More mild than wild: Tulsa World

Home remedy: Tulsa World

OU's defense has delivered this year: Tulsa World

Murray a dual threat: Tulsa World

Labels: DeMarco Murray, Eric Mensik, Landry Jones, Offense Line, Oklahoma Sooners

Oklahoma offensive lineman Tavaris Jeffries suffers injury: Oklahoma guard Tavaris Jeffries bruised his shoulder during Tuesday's football practice and is questionable for Saturday's game against Texas A&M. Coach Bob Stoops said Wednesday that Jeffries hasn't been ruled out for the game and is still hopeful he'll be able to play. (The Oklahoman)

Related:
Jarvis Jones Out Remainder Of Season (Tues.)
Sooners Lose Two More Starters (Tues.)

Labels: Injury, Offense Line, Oklahoma Sooners, Tavaris Jeffries

Stoops had doubts about offensive line: Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops admitted Tuesday he wasn't nearly as optimistic about an offensive line replacing four starters as offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson was before the season. He was "a lot more so than I was," Stoops said Tuesday during his weekly press conference. "You never heard me that way." (The Oklahoman)

One-sided Nebraska series fine with OU's Stoops: Dallas Morning News

Neb.'s Pelini expects Robinson back at practice: Dallas Morning News

OU-Nebraska has lost luster: Tulsa World

OU Notebook: To tell the truth: Tulsa World

Bob Stoops wasn’t as optimistic about offensive line: The Oklahoman

Pelini, Stoops have long history in football: Grand Island Independent

Pelini: Green has to earn start: Omaha World Herald

Labels: Offense Line, Oklahoma Sooners

Several Sooners had first career start: One week after a penalty-filled effort against BYU, Oklahoma's offensive line was flagged just once Saturday night, on Jarvis Jones' false start in the second quarter. OU coaches said changes would be made, and they were. Ben Habern got his first start at center, true freshman Tyler Evans got his first start at right guard and Stephen Good made his first start at left guard. Jones, who played right guard last week, lined up at right tackle. (Tulsa World)

More on OU's O-line: Oklahoma offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said he's confident the Sooners have plenty of players capable of playing on OU's offensive of line.

"We feel we've got seven, eight, nine guys that can play. We're trying to find out some consistency, who are the guys who are going to play," Wilson said. "We feel we've got a couple, three guards that can play and three tackles, so we’re just rotating guys."

Jones finds his man in Broyles: Enid News & Eagle

OU football notebook: Shuffling the deck: The Oklahoman

Four questions about OU football: The Oklahoman

OU Insider: Sooners seek No. 2 receiver: The Oklahoman

Berry Tramel: Oklahoma's been overrun by Cougars: The Oklahoman

Catching up with former Sooner quarterback Nate Hybl: The Oklahoman

Breaking down Tulsa: The Oklahoman

Kinne gears up for Oklahoma: Tulsa World

TU must believe it can pull off a shocker: Tulsa World

OU's future in good hands: Tulsa World

Practice key for OU offense: Tulsa World

Sooners still have lots to prove: Norman Transcript

It was a big night for Murray: Norman Transcript

Labels: Offense Line, Oklahoma Sooners

A few surprises on OU's depth chart: It's looking like former tight end Brody Eldridge could be Oklahoma's starting center Saturday against Brigham Young. The Sooners released their official Week 1 depth chart, and Eldridge is listed as the first-team center, ahead of Ben Habern, who just returned to practice from an inflamed back last week. Another surprise on the offensive line depth chart is Jarvis Jones being listed as the starter at right guard, instead of sophomore Stephen Good, who is Brian Simmons' backup at left guard. (The Oklahoman)

Related:
Oklahoma Sooners Football Depth Chart

Labels: Brody Eldridge, Offense Line, Oklahoma Sooners

Offensive line play helps OU offense in scrimmage: Oklahoma's football practice Wednesday (8/12) featured a scrimmage. By most accounts, the Sooners' high-powered offense outplayed the defense. "I can admit it," said defensive tackle Gerald McCoy. "They teach us to admit our faults, be a man about it, and they got us in the end. But that just helps us." McCoy said one of the big reasons for the offense's success was the play of the offensive line, specifically the play of Brian Simmons, who spends most of practice trying to block the All-American. (The Oklahoman)

Notable at OU's ccrimmage:
Junior defensive end Pryce Macon did not practice. He was wearing a knee brace.

Junior running back DeMarco Murray was a partial participant in Wednesday's workout.

Stoops on opening practices to the public: OU coach Bob Stoops' decision this week to open up two practices caught some by surprise. But Stoops on Friday admitted a soft spot for the legions of Sooner fans who are just dying to watch their team. "We want them to watch to some degree," Stoops said. "But again, I just think there's so much more out there nowadays. I feel we're doing the right things, I just want to be able to let them enjoy it when you can here and there." (Tulsa World)

OU Injury News: A handful of Sooners continue to miss practice for various reasons, most due to injury. Safety Joseph Ibiloye (knee), cornerback Jamell Fleming (back), defensive end David King (concussion), safety Kevin Brent (shoulder) and running back Jonathan Miller (undisclosed) are among those currently out. Stoops said defensive back Desmond Jackson "has an issue with academic misconduct that he's working through." (Tulsa World)

Converted TE Eldridge enjoys dabbling at center: ESPN.com

Stoops says Bradford is playing better than before: ESPN.com

Sooner O-Line in flux: Norman Transcript

Dominique Franks, Ryan Broyles hoping for many happy returns on special teams: The Oklahoman

Labels: David King, Desmond Jackson, Jamell Fleming, Joseph Ibiloye, Offense Line, Oklahoma Sooners, Practice

Kevin Wilson hopes to prove doubters wrong about Oklahoma's offensive line: During Thursday's edition of College Football Live, ESPN analyst and former Heisman winner Andre Ware made a bold, if not bizarre, prediction. The Oklahoma Sooners, ranked No. 3 in the preseason and returning the Heisman winner at quarterback, would lose four games this season, including the opener to Brigham Young. "It's documented that everybody is concerned about our offensive line. I'm not. At all," offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said Friday during OU media day. "The line is as talented as any in this league and the country. It needs competition, it needs experience, it needs to grow. I can't help that it's not seasoned, but I love the ability with what we're working with. "I think it has a chance to be a phenomenal group." (More at The Oklahoman)

Wilson fed up with OU line's critics: Tulsa World

Sam Bradford is OU's Main attraction: Tulsa World

At OU fan day, there's signs of frustration: The Oklahoman

Oklahoma's Wilson an inspiration as he strives to walk again: Dallas Morning News

OU Fans still love their Sooners: Dallas Morning News

Oklahoma's maligned line a hot topic: Dallas Morning News

LB Reynolds hopes number change will change his luck: FT. Worth Star-Telegram

Meet the Sooners: Norman Transcript

Believing enough for Sooner defense?: Norman Transcript

Labels: Kevin Wilson, Offense Line, Oklahoma Sooners

Football Season is Almost Here: University of Oklahoma football players will report to fall practice beginning one week from today. Sam Bradford and Co. will begin the fall's first practice the following day, Sooner fans can expect closed practices and scrimmages, details of 2009 fall practices will be posted later.

Here's Some Positions to Watch

• Offensive Line - The lack of experience...
• WR - Who'll be No. 2 wideout.. Lots of talent, none proven yet...
• Kicker - What kicker will emerge as starter...

Labels: Kicker, Offense Line, Oklahoma Sooners, Practice, WR

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Offensive guard Alex Williams to transfer: The offensive line, the most questionable area on Oklahoma's football team heading into next season, got a little thinner Friday when coach Bob Stoops told the Tulsa World that Alex Williams is no longer with the team. "Alex Williams won't be back with us," Stoops said in a telephone interview. "He's not doing what he needs to do. I'm not going to renew his scholarship, and he's going to transfer somewhere." (Tulsa World) Note: Alex Williams was a projected backup at guard on the 2009 depth chart.

Sooner guard to transfer: The Oklahoman

Labels: Offense Line, Oklahoma Sooners, Transfer

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Oklahoma linemen Jason Hannan seeks transfer: University of Oklahoma offensive lineman Jason Hannan has left the team, according to teammates. Hannan, a 6-foot-3, 283-pound sophomore from Waxahachie, Texas, initially had been counted on this spring as a potential replacement for three-year starter Jon Cooper at center. Hannan played in seven games as Cooper's backup last season. "He's transferring — he's leaving," senior Brian Simmons said after Thursday's practice. "I don't know the details, but he's no longer with us any more." Redshirt freshman Ben Habern began the spring as Cooper's replacement and has remained there, said Brian Simmons, a senior left guard. Hannan's replacement as the backup center is Brian Lepak, a 6-4, 285-pound senior from Claremore who transferred to Oklaohma after playing at Colorado State. (Tulsa World)

Broyles working into role: Norman Transcript

They're coming back to Owen Field: SoonerSports.com

Labels: Offense Line, Oklahoma Sooners

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Pressure is on Oklahoma offense line to step up: Before their first practice, Trent Williams got the linemen together and told them, "We can only go up from here." And according to several accounts, the Sooner line had a strong, intense opening week to the spring. "These younger guys are learning," said offensive line coach James Patton. "It's moving from the off-season to winter conditioning to spring ball and then the summer part of it. "Now they know what the expectation is and they'll continue to get better."(The Oklahoman)

Recruiting: Future Big 12 quarterbacks: College Fantasy Football Examiner

Labels: Offense Line, Oklahoma Sooners

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Offensive line backups compete for playing time: OU returns all five starters on the offensive line from last season. But OU coach Bob Stoops said that doesn't mean the backups won't have a chance to compete for playing time during spring drills. "There are a lot of guys that are coming on that are going to have a chance to compete," Stoops said. "Cory Brandon, Brian Simmons, Donald Stephenson and Jason Hannan are coming back. There are a number of guys that really have a chance. We've got to get them out there and get them working, and they'll have a chance to do that." (The Oklahoman)

Five-star wide receiver eyes Oklahoma: Marlon Brown the 6-foot-5, 205-pound five-star wide receiver from Harding High School in Memphis, Tenn., finished his junior season with 41 catches for over 860 yards and six touchdowns. He also rushed for 60 carries and 630 yards and 10 scores. Brown, Scout.com's No. 2 wide receiver nationwide, has over 20 scholarship offers, but denies a favorite. "Right now I'm really wide open," he admitted. "I'll probably have a top five or six during the summer. I'm just taking things slow and not worrying about it right now." While Brown isn't sure if he's going to visit Oklahoma during the summer, he admits they meet his criteria. "Coaches are really important to me and coach Bob Stoops and his staff are some of the best coaches in the country. Every year Oklahoma is in the race for the national championship." (Scout.com)

Reminder Spring Break: OU is off this week for Spring Break. The Sooners will resume practice March 24.

Sooners eyeing the no-huddle: The Oklahoman

Labels: Offense Line, Oklahoma Sooners, Recruiting

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

OU to use two punters in season opener: Bob Stoops said he expects to use two punters against North Texas game. Senior Michael Cohen will handle long kicks and junior Mike Knall will kick in short-field situations. (Dallas Morning News)

Oklahoma fan asked to stop fundraiser for Mitchell: Just hours after Oklahoma football recruit Herman Mitchell was shot to death Friday in Houston, Adam Fineberg started raising money for Mitchell's family. But after raising $4,500, enough to cover almost half the cost of Mitchell's funeral, Fineberg stopped. An OU compliance officer told him his actions would constitute an NCAA rules violation against the Sooners... That money is considered illegal financial assistance under NCAA rules because Mitchell's brother is a sophomore fullback at Westfield High School in Spring, Texas, and because Fineberg is an OU fan who attends Sooner football games and solicited donations through an OU fan Web site... OU spokesman Kenny Mossman said the an official with the university's compliance office contacted Fineberg on Monday asking to him halt his fundraising efforts until the OU received a rules interpretation from the NCAA. That interpretation came Tuesday. "This is not a permissible expense for OU or someone who could be construed as an OU supporter,” said Mossman, an associate athletic director for communications. "We're not trying to be the bad guys, but we have to play by their rules.” (In parts and more at NewsOK.com)

Murray, Franks and Holmes may be used in returns: OU will use Reggie Smith and Juaquin Iglesias as the kick returners Saturday. Both handled the job last season. Stoops said Murray might also be used, depending on how many carries he gets from his running back spot. Redshirt freshman safety Dominique Franks and senior defensive back Lendy Holmes could also be used. (Norman Transcript)

'07 O-Line largest in Stoops era: OU's offensive line is the largest of the Bob Stoops era, averaging 6 feet, 5 inches and 316 pounds.The beast of the group is 6-foot-8, 350-pound left tackle Phil Loadholt, who will go against right defensive end Jeremiah Chapman, who is listed at 6-4, 243 pounds. UNT's defensive line averages 274 pounds. (Star-Telegram)

No QB backup decided yet: Stoops said he hasn't chosen a backup quarterback for the UNT game, saying junior Joey Halzle and freshman Keith Nichol are still even. (Dallas Morning News)

High expectations followed recruits: The Oklahoman

Ranking the recruits: The Oklahoman

Multiple choice: Tulsa World

Sooner still fan of Vick: Tulsa World

Experience: Norman Transcript

Unheralded QBs have thrived: Enid News and Eagle

Conferences working to keep their officials away from scandal: Dallas Morning News

OU prepares for UNT with tapes of Carroll: Dallas Morning News

Labels: North Texas, Offense Line, Oklahoma Compliance, Oklahoma Sooners, Quarterbacks, Returns

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Robinson added to Lombardi Award watch list: Oklahoma offensive lineman Duke Robinson and Tulsa linebacker Nelson Coleman are being added to the watch list for the Lombardi Award. An initial list of 43 offensive and defensive lineman and linebackers were first announced in March. Robinson and Coleman are among 60 players being added to the list. (AP/KOTV)

Players represented from the Big 12 on Lombardi Watch List.
Iowa State
Alvin Bowen
Kansas
James McClinton
Missouri
Martin Rucker
Nebraska
Bo Ruud
Matt Slauson

Texas
Tony Hills
Derek Lokey
Frank Okam
Texas A&M
Kirk Elder
Chris Harrington
Cody Wallace
Oklahoma
Duke Robinson

More Information at Rotary Lombardi Award website.

Labels: Offense Line, Oklahoma Sooners, Watch List

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Sooners search for backup at center: At right guard, Brandon Walker is the returning starter, but Brian Simmons held the spot last spring while Walker worked his way back from knee surgery. Now the two could end up splitting time. And the newest battle is for the backup job at center. With the announcement Tuesday that sophomore Chase Beeler had left the team, that spot on the depth chart became vacant. OU coach Bob Stoops said Wednesday that Walker is capable of playing center, but the coaching staff is also looking at sophomore Noah Hughey and true freshman Jason Hannan in that role. (NewsOK.com)

QB race still wide open: It appears Oklahoma will conduct its second major preseason scrimmage Saturday night with Keith Nichol, Sam Bradford and Joey Halzle all still in the hunt. "Not trying to drag it out, but right now, like we've got three tight ends, we've kind of got three quarterbacks," offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said Thursday between the Sooners' two practices. "Everybody says no one's separating, but it's not because they're stinking. They're all playing really good. So we'll just let them keep playing." Wilson said all three took snaps in Wednesday night's mini-scrimmage, when the Sooners ran the ball more than they did in the previous Saturday's full scrimmage, concentrating particularly on short-yardage situations. (Tulsa World)

Oklahoma breaks ground on statue work: Dirt work has begun beside the statues honoring Heisman Trophy winners Steve Owens and Billy Vessels in the areas that will eventually house statues for OU's other Heisman winners, Billy Sims and Jason White. The statues, which will be located on either side of the Owens and Vessels statues east of Owen Field, will be unveiled this fall. (NewsOK.com)

Injury Report: Branndon Braxton, battling Trent Williams to start at right tackle, has recovered from an ankle injury and is practicing. Cory Brandon, who was second-team right tackle, has missed time with a concussion. Tight end / fullback Brody Eldridge, coming off ankle surgery, is practicing but not participating in major contact situations. Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy is still hampered by a hamstring injury. (Tulsa World)

Thursday evening practice coverage: SoonerSports.com

OU confident with bevy of backs: SoonerSports.com

QB Race Even: Oklahoma Daily

Last tango in Miami: The Oklahoman

Reynolds recovers to land starting job: The Oklahoman

Tight ends do more than catch: The Oklahoman

O-line competition fierce: Tulsa World

Extra five yards on kickoffs may give OU returners a boost: Tulsa World

Reed a big hitter for Sooners: Norman Transcript

Strong play keeping QB race going: Norman Transcript

Linebacker's return has Sooners hopeful: Dallas Morning News

OU walk-on DT Taggart getting noticed: Dallas Morning News

OB race wide open at Oklahoma: CNNSI

Labels: 2007 Storyline, Heisman Statue, Injuries, Offense Line, Oklahoma Sooners, Quarterbacks

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

Injury Report: The Sooners emerged from a rugged game at A&M with some hurts, but no apparent major injuries. On Sunday, Bob S toops said Patrick (ankle sprain) should be "fine" and offensive guard Brandon Walker (shoulder) was not believed to be serious. Walker, who left the game at one point, returned and finished on the field, as did linebacker Zach Latimer (neck). (NewsOK.com)

Peterson targets Bedlam return: Injured OU running back Adrian Peterson said Saturday he wants to return for the regular-season finale vs. Oklahoma State on Nov. 25. "Hopefully Oklahoma State, that's a possibility," Peterson said during a sideline interview with ABC. "But I've got to check with the doctors, take X-rays and see how it heals." (Dallas Morning News)

Lack of execution in second half: OU's offensive line opened gaping holes for running back Allen Patrick in the early going, leading to two scoring drives and 101 rushing yards for Patrick — in the first quarter. The success slowed in the second half, with the Sooners managing only 29 of its 224 rushing yards over the final two periods. "Just us not executing as cleanly," OU offensive coordinator Kevin Wilson said. "And they did a better job of getting off blocks and playing physical." (NewsOK.com)

Venables praises Holmes: Oklahoma cornerback Lendy Holmes made one of the biggest defensive plays of the season Saturday, and it came on Texas A&M's longest gain of the night. Aggies tailback Michael Goodson ran by safety Nic Harris on an option and sped for 58 yards on his second play from scrimmage. The run would have covered 71 yards, and scored a touchdown, had Holmes not hustled after Goodson and caught him from behind. "Tremendous," OU defensive coordinator Brent Venables said Sunday. "Just a great effort play. A great example. It will be a tremendous teaching tool on why you don't ever give up on a play." (Tulsa World)

OU-Baylor game set for 11 AM FSN: The Big 12 Conference announced Monday that OU's football game at Baylor on Nov. 18 will kick off at 11 a.m. and will be broadcast on Fox Sports Net. With the announcement, FSN is scheduled to televise the Sooners' three remaining regular-season games. (SoonerSports PR)

Risky Business: Norman Transcript

Texas Tech at a glance: The Oklahoman

OU's bowl prospects and calls at Kyle Field: The Oklahoman

Stoops deserves recognition: The Oklahoman

Strange sequence of plays may define year: Tulsa World

OU Scouting Report -- Texas Tech: Tulsa World

OU Three questions: Tulsa World

Around the Big 12: Dallas Morning News

Big 12 has been wild, unpredictable: Dallas Morning News

Challenges lie ahead for Tech: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Labels: Adrian Peterson, Baylor, Bedlam, Lendy Holmes, Offense Line

Oklahoma Sooner Football Articles and Notes

OU- Iowa State game time set for 11:30 FSN: Oklahoma and Iowa State will kickoff at 11:30 a.m., when the two collide in Norman, Saturday. The game will be televised live by Fox Sports Network. It is the Big 12 home opener for the Sooners. Oklahoma and Iowa State have not played since the 2003 season when the Sooners rolled to a 53-7 victory at Ames, Iowa. The Cyclones' last trip to Norman 2002) resulted in a 49-3 OU triumph. This is the first of two straight home games for OU, which will entertain Colorado the following week. (SoonerSports Release)

Mistakes cost Sooners' offensive: Kevin Wilson calls it an S.I.W. Self-inflicted wounds. False starts, fumbles, sacks, dropped passes. Plays where the offense stops itself, rather than the defense stopping it. The Sooners fumbled six times, losing three, and were flagged for moving before the snap five times. "We had 63 plays as an offense, and we're looking at about 15 to 18 of those being negatives," Wilson said Sunday. "We'll have this outcome again if we don't learn from those mistakes." (NewsOK.com)

McCoy escape allows UT touchdown: Both Stoops and defensive coordinator Brent Venables reviewed Sunday a costly play the OU defense failed to make during Texas' first touchdown drive. On third-and-10 from the Sooners' 37, Colt McCoy rolled left to elude the rush of both safety Nic Harris and linebacker Zach Latimer, then found Quan Cosby for 16 yards. "We've got a blitz on and come free and let him escape us," Stoops said. Instead of punting, the Longhorns ran two more plays before Selvin Young's 15-yard touchdown run. (Tulsa World)

More playing time for younger players: OU offensive tackle Chris Messner wasn't hurt when he left Saturday's game in the final minutes. Wilson said he was simply trying to get one of his younger players, true freshman Trent Williams, some playing time. Williams played guard, and Branndon Braxton moved out to tackle. (NewsOK.com)

Eye on the opponent -- Iowa State: SoonerSports.com

Forget conference title: The Oklahoman

OU-Texas game decides Big 12 winner: The Oklahoman

Questions and answers: The Oklahoman

Road Worries: The Oklahoman

Iowa State at a glance: The Oklahoman

Sooners ready to look forward: Norman Transcript

Losses leave seasons in jeopardy: Tulsa World

Three questions: Tulsa World

Scouting Report: Tulsa World

Now, on to the Cyclones: Tulsa World

OU's Peterson took play off ... did Heisman voters?: Dallas Morning News

Around the Big 12: Dallas Morning News

Slow Big 12 start could be omen for Cyclones: Des Moines Register

Labels: Defense, Gametime, Iowa State, Offense Line